Welcome Back to School
A message to teachers from CEA President Sheila Cohen Another school year means another year to have the honor, the opportunity, as well as the responsibility, to touch the “tomorrows”…
Review this Checklist Before You Head Back to School
There’s a lot to do every year as you prepare to head back to school—from setting up your classroom to preparing lessons and attending meetings your to-do list may already…
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day
Teachers impact more lives than they can possibly know. As a teacher your reach extends out through your students to the wider world for decades and decades to come. CEA…
Timeline for Foundations of Reading Survey Delayed
A message from CEA President Sheila Cohen regarding the Foundations of Reading Survey. I am forwarding to you a memo from the State Department of Education that was sent to…
Welcome Back!
A message to teachers from CEA President Sheila Cohen I extend my warmest wishes to you and welcome you back to a school year filled with hope and opportunity, a…
PEAC Vote on Teacher Evaluation Long Overdue
BY CEA PRESIDENT SHEILA COHEN Connecticut has parted company with those who would reduce teaching and learning to a single test score. Today the Performance Evaluation Advisory Council (PEAC) voted…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on Sandy Hook Anniversary
Our lives changed one-year ago today, and they will never be the same. Today, families, friends, and educators in the small town of Newtown, across Connecticut and the entire country,…
President Obama Honors King, Calls for Action
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen The nation’s attention is rightfully drawn to President Obama’s speech today as the nation marks how far America has come in the 50 years…
CEA President Thanks Teachers for Commitment to Students
In her remarks before the CEA Representative Assembly this Saturday, CEA President Sheila Cohen reflected on some of the historical events that hold special significance for the Association. One is…
A Salute to CT’s Teaching Professionals
On this, Teacher Appreciation Day, we want to thank all of you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication to making a real difference in students’ lives. As teachers ourselves,…